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Sixers GM Sam Hinkie hinted that the team could be players in the 2014 free agent class rather than the coming offseason.

"If you go down that path (looking to the future), you have to put yourself in a position to be competitive (in the meantime)," Hinkie said. "We'll have to be really thoughtful about all the options." It's possible the Sixers make a move during the 2013 offseason, but if the team waits to make a real splash until the 2014 offseason, Philadelphia could be approximately $30 million under the cap. Thu, May 16, 2013 09:12:00 AM

Sixers hired former Rockets assistant GM Sam Hinkie to be their new general manager.

Philadelphia, meet analytics. After suffering through years of old-school roster building that led to disastrous moves such as Elton Brand, Evan Turner and Andrew Bynum, the Sixers have brought in one of the game's sharper analytical minds. Hinkie has learned at the foot of dominant Rockets GM Daryl Morey for four years, and will now have the final say on all basketball decisions with the Sixers. It's a hire that should breathe some life into a franchise that hasn't truly been relevant since Allen Iverson began his decline a decade ago. Tony DiLeo is out and Rod Thorn will likely join Doug Collins in some kind of consulting role. Fri, May 10, 2013 03:36:00 PM

It's like clockwork with Collins no matter where he coaches because it's the same story spun in a different way. One player told the Philadelphia Inquirer that Collins had a "tendency t be overbearing," which falls in line with previous criticism during Collins' coaching career. The Sixers have known interest in Brian Shaw, Mike Malone, Jeff Hornacek and Michael Curry thus far. Philly is also expected to be interested in Larry Drew if he is fired in Atlanta after the Hawks finish their season, and it was reported previously that Drew would have interest in the Philly job. Fri, May 3, 2013 09:07:00 AM

An expected move is now official. Collins will remain an advisor to the team, but it's not exactly clear in what capacity. The move is being framed as Collins' decision and his decision alone. The Sixers will likely launch a search for a new head coach in the immediate future as the team faces a defining offseason. Thu, Apr 18, 2013 10:10:00 AM

Depth Charts

The Sixers announced on Saturday that team physicians will reevaluate Markelle Fultz (shoulder) and gauge his readiness to return in approximately three weeks.

The Sixers confirmed that Fultz is no longer experiencing soreness in his right shoulder and that the scapular muscle imbalance is resolved. According to the team, he will continue ongoing physical therapy and maintenance, while participating in increased strength and conditioning training and elevated on-court basketball activities. While it makes sense for the Sixers to err on the side of caution, this update is a bummer for those fantasy owners that were hoping to get Fultz back soon. It now appears we won't see him in game action until early January.

Robert Covington (lower back contusion) will not play on Tuesday vs. the Wolves.

RoCo will miss his second game in a row, but he's likely going to return any day now considering he was a game-time call. With RoCo out, the 76ers will start a big lineup of Ben Simmons, J.J. Redick, Dario Saric, Richaun Holmes and Joel Embiid.